Raised in Manhattan, Montana, with 2 brothers and a sister, I traveled with the international touring group Up With People in 1991 before coming home to attend Montana State University to study education.  I am currently in my 22nd year of teaching English.

I have two beautiful daughters: Madelyn and Emelise.  I am recently married (July 2020) to the love of my life...which added three beautiful children (Jase, Briahna, and Max) to my family!